Rapper DMX arrested for marijuana possession

A police officer who arrested DMX told CNN that he saw "a bag of green plant material I knew to be marijuana" on the passenger door where he was sitting.

DMX has denied the allegation.

The officer added: "At this point, Mr Simmons became very aggressive with his words and was making multiple idle threats. The smell of alcohol coming from his person became very strong."

DMX was later released on bail.

His publicist Domenick Nati said: "Although officers pulled them over for a minor traffic violation, DMX was asked to step outside so they can search the vehicle.

"Officers then claimed that they found bags of marijuana in the floorboard and arrested X. No drugs were found on DMX or the other passengers and the alleged bags of marijuana were never shown to DMX or the other passengers."